Lecturer, Skills Lab Coordinator

University of British Columbia; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in British Columbia is seeking a full-time faculty member for the position of Lecturer in the School of Nursing. This role includes teaching nursing clinical skills, course planning, and supervising laboratory activities. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Nursing and current RN credential. This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $125,000 per year and is available starting April 1, 2024.

Qualifications

• Current credential as a Registered Nurse with registration in BCCNM.
• Clinical experience in acute care settings required.
• Experience in teaching nursing students in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing clinical skills and supervise laboratory activities.
• Orient and guide clinical instructors supporting lab sections.
• Manage equipment inventory and supervise lab technicians.

Skills

Registered Nurse credential

Teaching clinical nursing skills

Group learning facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, invites applications for one full-time non-tenure track faculty position at the Lecturer rank with expertise in nursing clinical skills lab and simulation education. The role will serve as the Skill Lab Coordinator for the School. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of reappointment subject to demonstrated excellence in teaching and funding availability. The successful candidate will be involved in teaching, course planning, laboratory teaching, orienting and guiding clinical instructors supporting the lab sections, collaborating with the simulation coordinator and the skills lab technicians to manage equipment inventory, supervising lab technicians in setting up and maintaining equipment, and providing service to the University, the School, and to the profession.

Posting End Date: March 1, 2024. Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date. Job End Date: March 31, 2025. This position is located within a health-care facility and requires verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 as required by a provincial health mandate.

Note: This advertisement and further information about the School are available on the School of Nursing website and information on the employment environment in the Faculty of Applied Science is available on the Faculty site.

Responsibilities

• Teach nursing clinical skills and simulation education; plan courses and supervise laboratory activities.
• Orient and guide clinical instructors supporting lab sections; collaborate with the simulation coordinator.
• Manage equipment inventory and supervise lab technicians in setting up and maintaining equipment.
• Provide service to the University, the School, and the profession.

Qualifications

• Current credential as a Registered Nurse with registration in the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• A Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Clinical experience in acute care settings (medical-surgical required; additional experience in perinatal, pediatrics, emergency, or ICU nursing preferred).
• Experience teaching nursing students in academic settings or direct clinical supervision in practice; experience teaching clinical nursing skills.
• Simulation teaching experience is a plus.
• Experience in group learning facilitation, laboratory instruction, course administration, and supervision or mentoring of nurses or clinical instructors is desirable.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with level of educational preparation and experience. Expected salary range: $100,000/year to $125,000/year.

Application Process

Expected start date: April 1, 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications, including a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information for three references, must be submitted online at the official posting site. Online applications were accepted until February 29, 2024. For more information about the School, visit the School of Nursing site. For employment environment information, visit the Faculty site.

About the University and Inclusion

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in the selection process. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact the Human Resources contact provided in the posting. For more on accessibility and inclusion initiatives, visit the Centre for Workplace Accessibility webpage and the Inclusion Action Plan goals on recruitment and retention.

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